Nature

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

It seems that only when it snows and the environment is blanketed with a nice sound absorbing coat do I realize the true serenity of nature. When it snows and you're in a secluded area the only sounds you hear are that of nature. There has been numerous times where I have just been sitting in the woods snowboarding with friends and I find myself focusing on that eerie sound of nothing. If I hear anything its the sound of the wind blowing the trees and the branches cracking or maybe a bird chirping somewhere off in the distance. It's odd because it seems that sound doesn't echo and what not but it still travels equally as far. It's hard to explain this feeling and I'm sure most others who snowboard have experienced it.

It's not just when its snowing though. I think to truly experience the beauty of nature you need to put yourself in situations where you won't be near the hustle and bustle of the city. I grew up spending a lot of time in the woods with my friends riding bikes and what not. I think because of that I really learned to appreciate the forest. It's something that shouldn't be taken for granted. All too often now-a-days do you hear about global warming or the decline of the environment that we live in because of us. How can you really understand what you are destroying if you haven't witnessed it? I'm confident that once you witness it you will care more about keeping it in tact.

I really think experiencing nature is pretty self explanatory however here is a link to the national park website. Visit a national park near you or even just take a trip to the beach or some woods near by your house. I just want to remind people to take time to enjoy nature and not forget how perfect everything on Earth is.

Albert Einstein quote